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Real Madrid to loan Franco Mastantuono to a Serie A club
Real Madrid have confirmed that 18‑year‑old Argentine forward Franco Mastantuono will leave the club on a season‑long loan without an option to buy. After a disappointing first season – 35 appearances, three goals and one assist – the club decided the youngster needs regular minutes elsewhere. He was omitted from the pre‑season squad for the friendly against Fiorentina, signalling the imminent move.
The loan is expected to be to an Italian Serie A side. Several clubs, including Fiorentina, Napoli, Milan and Roma, have shown interest, and Mastantuono’s Italian passport eases any non‑EU registration issues. Real Madrid prefer a European loan over a return to River Plate, aiming to accelerate his development while retaining his contract until 2031. The decision has been reported by journalists such as Fabrizio Romano and confirmed by the club’s sporting director.
Mastantuono has expressed a desire to play in Italy, and the loan will give him the competitive environment needed to grow before potentially returning to Madrid.
Entities
AC Milan · Alajuelense · Carlos Espí · Diego Campos · Erik Lira · Fiorentina · Franco Mastantuono · Héctor Rodas · José Mourinho · Levante UD · Milan · Napoli
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- [● 8 SOURCES] The loan is intended to give Mastantuono regular tactical and physical exposure in Europe to prepare him for the first team at Real Madrid. meridiano.net · mendoza24.com.ar · www.fichajes.net · contilnetnoticias.com.br · lapaginamillonaria.com · +1 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Real Madrid plans to loan Franco Mastantuono to a European club, preferably in Italy's Serie A. meridiano.net · mendoza24.com.ar · www.fichajes.net · contilnetnoticias.com.br · infoarenales.com · +3 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] Franco Mastantuono holds an Italian passport. meridiano.net · mendoza24.com.ar · www.fichajes.net · contilnetnoticias.com.br · lapaginamillonaria.com · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Italian clubs Fiorentina, Napoli and Milan have expressed interest in signing Franco Mastantuono on loan. meridiano.net · mendoza24.com.ar · www.fichajes.net · diariopanorama.com · infoarenales.com · +1 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Real Madrid has decided not to loan Franco Mastantuono to River Plate. meridiano.net · mendoza24.com.ar · www.fichajes.net · contilnetnoticias.com.br · lapaginamillonaria.com · +1 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] The loan will be a simple loan without a purchase option. www.fichajes.net · contilnetnoticias.com.br · meridiano.net · infoarenales.com · lapaginamillonaria.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A meeting with José Mourinho contributed to the decision to loan Mastantuono. mendoza24.com.ar · diariopanorama.com · meridiano.net
- [● 8 SOURCES] Real Madrid will loan Franco Mastantuono to a European club. meridiano.net · mendoza24.com.ar · www.fichajes.net · contilnetnoticias.com.br · lapaginamillonaria.com · +2 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Mastantuono was omitted from Real Madrid’s pre‑season squad list. diariopanorama.com · www.fichajes.net · meridiano.net · mendoza24.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tottenham Hotspur showed interest in signing Mastantuono on loan, but Real Madrid prefers a European loan. tothelaneandback.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Mastantuono played 35 matches, scored 3 goals and provided 1 assist for Real Madrid last season. www.fichajes.net · infoarenales.com · lapaginamillonaria.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mastantuono made 35 appearances for Real Madrid, scoring three goals and providing one assist. eldiariony.com